G-SHOCK Unveils New G-STEEL Street Utility Collection

DOVER, N.J., May 15, 2018 – Casio G-SHOCK unveils its new G-STEEL Street Utility Collection, featuring two timepieces equipped with an all-new CORDURA® fabric outer band. CORDURA®, which is stronger than nylon, is paired with Tough Leather on the inner surface of the band and a urethane insert to ensure unmatched strength, water resistance and durability.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 15, 2018 – DENSO, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced it has released a retrofittable driver status monitor to help reduce the number of traffic accidents involving commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. The safety product checks for distractions, drowsiness, sleep, and inappropriate posture based on the driver’s facial image, which is captured through a camera installed in the cabin. If drowsy or distracted driving is detected, the monitor voices an alert. It is now sold by DENSO Sales and DENSO service stations across Japan and will be released outside the country later this year.

Right: Camera, Left: Main Unit

Installation Example

Large commercial vehicles can cause serious damage in an accident, and many trucks and buses do not have the latest safety devices installed because they’ve been in use for so many years. The driver status monitor is retrofittable to existing vehicles on the road, and can therefore accelerate the introduction of safety devices to large commercial vehicles.

A driver’s condition is detected by the product and recorded on a SD card. An operation manager and the driver can review the driving status, including the number of voiced alerts, and an image of the driver when the alert was triggered. This feature offers additional guidance for safe driving. The driver’s condition can also be notified to the operation manager in real-time, making it possible to caution the driver and take quick action in the event of an emergency. In addition, the monitor can be linked with a new telematics device for commercial vehicles released by DENSO this summer and a cloud-based digital tachograph manufactured by Fujitsu Limited.

DENSO has been developing safety technologies and products for passenger cars and commercial vehicles to help create a society free from traffic accidents. In 2014, DENSO developed its first driver status monitor and currently offers products for heavy trucks and large sightseeing buses. In 2017, DENSO collaborated with FotoNation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation that creates facial image recognition and neural network technologies, to further improve the performance of driver status detection and accelerate the development of products that will impact the future of mobility.

These technologies and partnerships support DENSO’s commitment to deliver a safe and secure automotive society for all people around the world.

Subaru Ascent Production Begins At Subaru Of Indiana Automotive

LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 8, 2018 – Official production of the Subaru Ascent, a new three-row SUV that will seat up to eight passengers, began at Subaru’s Lafayette, Indiana plant yesterday. The addition of the vehicle to the production mix signifies the addition of approximately 200 jobs and $140 million in equipment and expansion investments.

Subaru Of America And Center For Pet Safety Unveil The Safest And Most Dangerous Spots For Pets In An SUV

CAMDEN, N.J., May 2, 2018 – As the 3-row SUV segment becomes increasingly popular for growing families, which in many cases include our four-legged friends, Subaru of America, Inc., and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, unveiled today their recommendations for safe pet travel in SUVs and the dangers of improperly securing our furry family.

TOMY International Announces New 4-in-1 Remote Control Bottle Warmer from The First Years

Innovative essential designed to simplify mother and baby’s routine hits retail nationwide; is selected by Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian as a “must-have” baby registry item

OAK BROOK, Ill., March 15, 2018 – TOMY International, a leading global designer, producer and marketer of innovative, high-quality infant and toddler products, is excited to unveil the first of many upcoming innovations for new parents and babies with the 4-in-1 Remote Control Bottle Warmer from The First Years.

BANGKOK, and DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2018 – Hitachi Consulting Corporation, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd (TSE: 6501), and a leading provider of consulting-led solutions and services, today announced that is has been retained by Frasers Property and TCC Group, to assist in the design of “smart city” services for One Bangkok. One Bangkok is Thailand’s first fully integrated district that is built on people-centric principles and a focus on environmental sustainability and smart city living.

Sharp® Gets Tails Wagging: Shares Top of the Line Air Purifier with NYC’s First Ever NYC Dog-Friendly Café

MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 7, 2018 – Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) is giving dog lovers something to bark about as the company partners with Boris & Horton, New York City’s first Department of Health approved dog-friendly café. SHCA will provide the café with its Plasmacluster Ion® air purifier to help maintain a clean and fresh environment for guests and man’s best friend.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 12, 2018 – To advance the understanding of cell diversity and how that diversity impacts complex cellular functions including interactions with other cells and molecules, growth, and disease states, Takara Bio USA, Inc., (TBUSA, formerly Clontech Laboratories, Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., is proud to announce the launch of the SMARTer™ ICELL8® cx System. The system will be presented to the scientific community at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting in Orlando FL, February 12–15, 2018.

TAMPA, Fla. – On Wednesday, February 7, Florida Governor Rick Scott celebrated the opening of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America’s (MHIA’s) Crystal Mover Automated People Mover (APM) system, SkyConnect, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Tampa International Airport (TPA). SkyConnect is 1.4 miles long and connects TPA’s Main Terminal to the Economy Garage and a brand-new Rental Car Center in approximately 5 minutes.

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 – Subaru of America, Inc. debuts 50th Anniversary Edition for each vehicle in its 2018 line-up at the Chicago Auto Show. The limited edition models are based on a high-level trim and come in an all-new exclusive color with unique badging and exterior and interior accents.

Production quantities will be limited to 1,050 for Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy and Outback, while WRX, STI and BRZ will have a combined total of 1,050.

ALOVE to Debut Three New Flavors of Japanese-style Aloe Vera Yogurt at the Winter Fancy Food Show

TORRANCE, Calif. – Today, Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., announced it will debut three new flavors of their aloe vera-based Japanese-style yogurt, ALOVE, at the upcoming Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. After a successful U.S. launch last summer, Morinaga, the creators of ALOVE yogurt, are adding Peach, Kiwi and Vanilla flavors. Current ALOVE aloe vera yogurt flavors include Original Aloe Vera, Strawberry and Blueberry.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2017 – DRIVETHEARC, a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, today announced the completion of the chargers’ deployment and its official grand opening on the one year anniversary of the project’s official launch.

Ringer Hut Co., Ltd. opened its fourth Hawaii location of the Japanese soba noodle shop “Ringer Hut SOBAYA LANAI” in the U.S. island’s largest shopping center, the Ala Moana Center, on Friday, October 27, 2017. Located in the new gourmet dining area, “The Lanai @ Ala Moana,” the latest outlet follows three Ringer Hut shops and one ROKKAKU HAMAKATSU location.

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Nov. 8, 2017 – Sysmex America announced today that its Sysmex XW-100 received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—making it the first Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived, complete blood count (CBC) system. Once prepared for each day’s use, the XW-100 will allow health care professionals to provide patients with blood test results in as few as three minutes.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 – Committed to creating transformative products and services through open innovation, Honda Innovations is expanding its global open innovation program for early stage innovators to Detroit, Japan, China, and Europe.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2017 – MegaChips Corporation today announced a new 16nm FinFET analog ASIC with integrated Gigabit-class data converters designed to meet the cost and performance demands of 5G networks and other high-volume applications. This new analog ASIC breaks through the cost barriers for high-speed applications by integrating 6.8Gsps data converters into an advanced SOC. With this integration, system designers now have a clear path for bringing FPGA-based prototypes from the R&D lab to high-volume commercial markets.

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 6, 2017 – Drawing on its long history in the development of smart glasses technology, Olympus America Inc. announced today the launch of the EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 Smart Glasses in the United States. The patented optical system in the EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 enables users to see its display without blocking eyesight and easily access information whenever needed without interfering with their activities.

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Georgia and Japan have a special relationship. Since Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union, the cooperation between the two nations has been ever increasing, not only politically but economically and culturally, too. Indeed, Japan has had a two-tier Grassroots Grant Projects scheme active in Georgia since 1998, part of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) financial aid offered by the Japanese government for the development of projects initiated by local communities, with the goal of fulfilling diverse communal needs at the grassroots level.

Canon Hits Major Production Milestone With EOS Series Cameras And EF Lenses

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2017 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., has reached two major production milestones— a combined production of the company’s film and digital EOS-series interchangeable-lens cameras surpassed 90 million on September 20, 2017 and 130 million1 EF-series interchangeable lenses on October 12, 2017.

Olympus NDT Canada Invests to Support Growth

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 16, 2017 – Olympus NDT (Nondestructive Testing) Canada proceeded today with the official inauguration of its new office and manufacturing complex, built at a cost of $37 million CAD in the Michelet Innovation Zone.

Japanese manufacturers eye expansion opportunities

After investing heavily in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, Japanese businesses are now keen to expand in Myanmar, said Mr Satoshi Yamamoto, chief director of The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) told The Myanmar Times during a business development seminar in Yangon on October 9.